Puppy Training in Winter When I decided to welcome a new addition to our family I wasn’t quite prepared for how difficult puppy training in winter can be. Other puppies I have housetrained through the years have arrived in spring and summer, when the weather is milder, drier and much warmer. It is so much…
Some people will know that I have been yearning for a puppy for quite a while now. It’s almost three years since we lost Alfie and I still miss my ‘wingman’ every day. Holly my chihuahua cross is seventeen and still doing great. She has seen many foster dogs come and go and I knew…
Plush Donut Pet Bed Product Review We recently purchased new pet beds for the dogs which were recommended to us by friends who were extremely impressed by the Plush Donut Bed. This is my opinion of the product which will be helpful to anyone looking for a quality dog bed. Darcy is a rescue dog…
The Dog Onesie Ok, I know they look odd but actually, the new trend for the dog onesie has actually got some surprising benefits and is certainly a lot more than a new fashion statement for dogs. I have been amazed when out walking, to see dogs wearing head to toe bodysuits which resemble baby…
Waggy Tales Wrap Up 2019 It’s been another great year in the Waggy Tales family. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and share some doggy updates. I constantly talk about my dogs but don’t often share photos. So here is my doggy family, followed by some blogging highlights and plans for…
Susanna Bavin Author Spotlight In May of this year, I took part in a blog tour for The Sewing Room Girl by Susanna Bavin. I love to read historical sagas and this one really stood out for me. A few weeks later I read A Respectable Woman and I have just finished The Deserter’s Daughter (review…
Anyone who has ever spent Christmas with an anxious dog knows what I am talking about. Darcy relies on a daily routine to keep his anxiety levels low. At Christmas, the routine goes straight out of the window and his stress level elevates. Actually, it’s not just Christmas but the whole of December, because dogs…
This is a Charity Gift Guide For Dog Lovers from my favourite dog charity Dogalogue which sells on behalf of Guide Dogs For The Blind. Here is a previous post I wrote about the charity which highlights all the work that they do. Dogalogue, Guide Dogs For The Blind, Dog Charity 100% of profits go to…
Bone Broth For Sick Dogs It’s so worrying when a dog stops eating and especially if he stops drinking too. This really simple recipe is a great way to get some hydration and nutrition into a dog who is recovering from surgery or illness. Of course, the dog needs to be vet checked first to…
The Very Best Childen’s Books About Dogs I love looking through children’s books, it is a pleasure that always brightens my day. This is a list of children’s books about dogs. Stories that children will want to read again and again. Children love animals and there is so much that they can learn from the…